Summary
‘Belissimo’ - Daily Mail
‘an amusing and charming read…Ross is the champion of the impulsive adventurer…If you are interested in Italy, in travel writing and the tales of a decent raconteur then this is for you.’ - Paul Burke, NB Magazine
Where do you go to when you only have a pittance for a home away from home for a huge family? Ian Ross realises that his small inheritance won’t get him a place in France or even Spain, so he heads for southern Italy where he remembers the Bl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781911350620 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1911350625 |
| Author: | Ian Ross |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Release Date: | 6 June 2019 |
| Weight: | 195g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 124mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
‘an amusing and charming read’
A lively - and extremely funny - yarn, populated by eccentric locals, evocative descriptions, punctuated by Ross's pidgin Italian.' -- Francesca Carington * Tatler *A great read if you’re interested in travel writing and Italian culture, or just fancy a laugh.’ – Richard Hopton * Country & Town House * ‘An amusing and charming read…Ross is the champion of the impulsive explorer…If you are interested in Italy, in travel writing and the tales of a decent raconteur then this is for you.’ – Paul Burke * NB Magazine * a witty and engaging account...Beached in Calabria is rich in local lore, lightly worn history and a sunny celebration of paradiso con il diavolo' -- Sarah Edworthy * Vanity Fair En Route *A pleasant read and it will transport you to this warm and idyllic (mostly…) part of the world!’ – Tina Hartas * TripFiction * `Ross is an entertaining companion, and I enjoyed this fun summer read.’ – Annabel Gaskell * AnnaBookBel *
About The Author
Ian Ross
Ian Ross was born in England, and currently lives in Bath.
His six-novel ‘Twilight of Empire’ series, set in the late Roman world, was published in the UK and worldwide between 2015 and 2019.
More recently, he has turned his attentions to the medieval period, and in particular the tumultuous era of the mid 13th Century.
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